Malaysia steps up enforcement to curb fuel smuggling amid Mid-East tensions


Dateline 2026-03-11, The Straits Times:

KUALA LUMPUR – Enforcement and monitoring at Malaysia’s borders will be stepped up to curb fuel smuggling, following the rise in global oil prices due to tensions in the Middle East, the Malaysian authorities said.

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Armizan Mohd Ali said his ministry would intensify Ops Tiris to ensure fuel supplies are not smuggled out to neighbouring countries.

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